IMPORTANT DATES:November 21st – Matins & Confessions StudyDecember 1st – Special Voters Meeting for parking lot funding approval, emergency fund approval (insurance risk mitigation), and summer field worker budget additionDecember 8th – Council Meeting following Children’s Christmas Program PARKING LOT UPDATE:In response to the parking lot vote in October which showed an overall desire to pave the...

In response to the parking lot vote in October which showed an overall desire to pave the parking lot pending on sufficient financial support, stewardship has conducted an informal survey of the congregation.Based on the survey, members informally were willing to immediately donate $61,000 above and beyond their usual tithing. Also, over the length of any loan members were willing to sacrifice an ...

CALENDAR CORRECTION: Matins & Confessions Study is not on the 28th as recorded on the calendar. Because that is Thanksgiving, it will be the week before, November 21st.PROCESSIONAL CROSS: In his first epistle to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul emphasized that, "We preach Christ crucified" (1 Cor. 1:23).  He also made clear that the crucifixion of Jesus is central to our beliefs writing that, "I ...

PROCESSIONAL CROSS: In his first epistle to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul emphasized that, "We preach Christ crucified" (1 Cor. 1:23). He also made clear that the crucifixion of Jesus is central to our beliefs writing that, "I have decided to know nothing among you except Christ and Him crucified" (1 Cor. 2:2). This sentiment was also affirmed by Luther when he declared, "The cross alone is ou...

TODAY: Council meeting today. Reformation Vespers Service at Trinity Lutheran Church in Des Moines tonight at 4:00pm. Following the service is a soup dinner and presentation from guest preacher, Rev. Dr. Gregory Schulz.PROCESSIONAL CROSS: In his first epistle to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul emphasized that, "We preach Christ crucified" (1 Cor. 1:23).  He also made clear that the crucifixion o...

THANK YOU: “Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind."  Phil. 2:2I would like to thank the entire congregation and especially those who worked so hard to make the celebration of my twentieth ordination anniversary a very special day.  It was a joy to hear the organ being played so beautifully and the congregation singing our faith s...

OCTOBER COUNCIL MEETING: The council meeting has been postponed until October 27th.   REMINDER: Please turn in your green follow-up parking lot surveys! You may place them in the labeled box on the wall by the elevator, or in Kathryn Feldt’s mailbox. THANK YOU: “Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind."  Phil. 2:2I would like to th...

OCTOBER COUNCIL MEETING: Don’t forget – the council meeting has been moved to today following Bible study.FALL CLEAN UP: This Saturday, October 12th, lend a hand with some projects around church. A list of jobs is on the table in the narthex.REFORMATION VESPERS: Trinity Lutheran Church in Des Moines is delighted to host the East and West Des Moines Circuit Reformation Service on October 27th at 4:...

LUTHER CLASSICAL COLLEGE: Luther Classical College is ready to welcome its inaugural class in Fall of 2025 with seven students already admitted and 90 more prospective students. They also broke ground on the campus and expect to finish 100% of grading within weeks. Funding is secured for the first of the on-campus student houses. Material on Luther Classical College can be found in the narthex, or...

FINAL CALL: Time is running out to submit photos for the slideshow for Pastor’s ordination anniversary celebration. If you have photos of Pastor Johnson or events at Holy Cross of the last 20 years, please email them to Katie Eubanks to be included. RSVPs DUE: Please respond to the invitation to Pastor’s 20th Anniversary celebration if you haven’t already. The meal is catered, so we need an accura...

VOTERS MEETING: September 22nd is our regular voters meeting. CONTRACT RUMMY ANYONE? We have Fellowship this coming Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Enjoy an exciting game of Contract Rummy. Bring a snack or two to share with the group. MEN’S EVENT: We will have a men’s get together at Jim Skinner’s acreage on the evening of October 18th. We will grill out and have a fire pit going. Bring meat to grill ...

UPCOMING MEETINGS: This Sunday and next Sunday, two different contractors will be here to answer questions about the parking lot. This will take place at the end of Bible study, around 11:30. September 22nd is our regular voters meeting.OKTOBERFEST: Oktoberfest is this Saturday, September 14th, from 5-8pm. Brats and buns will be provided. Consider signing up TODAY to bring a German side dish! Join...

UPCOMING MEETINGS:Sept 1 @ 11:30 – Parking Lot Committee Presentation – No VotingSept 8 @ 11:30 – Contractor Q&A – No VotingSept 15 @ 11:30 - Contractor Q&A – No VotingSept 22 @ 10:45 – Regular Voters MeetingCONFIRMATION CLASSES BEGIN: Confirmation starts on September 4th, at 6:30 with Vespers and a parent meeting. DIRECTORY UPDATES: There is a new sheet out with directory updates. Gr...

UPCOMING MEETINGS:Aug 25 (Today) – Special Voters Meeting regarding insurance and membership transfers; only a few minutes at the beginning of Bible StudySept 1 – Parking Lot Committee Presentation – Informational only. No Voting; during the last few minutes of Bible StudySept 8 – Contractor Q&A – No VotingSept 15 - Contractor Q&A – No VotingSept 22 – Regular Voters Meeting; during Bible study hou...

SPECIAL VOTER'S MEETING: Special Voter’s Meeting next Sunday, August 25th. Topics covered will be Johnson family insurance for 2025 and Member Transfers In / Out.VOTER’S MEETING: Our regular, semi-annual voter’s meeting will be September 22nd, during the Bible study hour.COOKOUT TONIGHT: Church cookout tonight at 5:30pm. Bring meat for your family to grill and a side to share. Come enjoy fellowshi...

LOST KEY: We are missing a key that is used to lock the bar on the door to keep it open. Please check your pockets and your purse! If you accidentally brought it home, just bring it back and place it on the hook by the downstairs door, or on the office desk. Thank you! YOU’RE INVITED: You are invited to a game night/open house at the Feldt Family Farm on August 14th at 6:30pm. (no Vespers that eve...

CALENDAR UPDATE: Previously marked as September 15th on the calendar, the Oktoberfest cookout will be held on Saturday, September 14th, 5-8pm. Brats/hot dogs will be provided. Expect music, games, and Reformation-themed fun! YOU’RE INVITED: You are invited to a game night/open house at the Feldt Family Farm on August 14th at 6:30pm. (no Vespers that evening because Pastor is on vacation) COOKOUT: ...

COLLECTING PHOTOS: The Ladies’ Guild is collecting photos from Pastor Johnson’s 20 years at Holy Cross. If you have photos you would like to share (e.g. weddings, baptisms, special events), you can email a digital copy to katie.eubanks@reagan.com. If you have printed copies, you can leave them in the Office Secretary mailbox in an envelope with your name on it. Allison will scan them and get them ...

COOKOUT TONIGHT: See you tonight at 5:30pm at the shelter for a cookout! Bring meat for your family to grill and a side or dessert to share. PLAYGROUND CLOSED: The playground will be chemically sprayed for weeds multiple times over the remainder of the summer. There will be caution tape up as a reminder, but please keep off the playground. MAILBOXES: We have added some new members! In order to mai...

Starting Monday July 15th, the frontage road and Market street will be closed to work on the turn lane at the stoplight.When you turn onto the frontage road, you will be forced to turn right toward Casey’s. Take a left onto Lindhard Road, then another left onto Market street. Construction could last until August 23rd.......